Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
BBB8D0
RGB
187, 184, 208
HSL
248, 20%, 77%
HSB
248, 12%, 82%
CMYK
10, 12, 0, 18
LAB
76, 5, -12
LCH
76, 13, 291
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 291
XYZ
49, 49, 67
LUV
76, 0, -19
HWB
248, 72%, 18%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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